The Monuments Men

Eugene Bonzom
( 1908 - ? )

Eugene Bonzom was born in Marseilles, France on October 2, 1908.

Following service in the French Army, Bonzom became a French Art Expert in Austria. He investigated works of art and other cultural objects stolen from France by the Nazis, interrogated suspected dealers of looted art, and made inspections of known art repositories near Vienna and Salzburg. Bonzom accepted many restitutions on behalf of the French Government, including two Gothic wall paintings and a marble fountain figure from the home of an Austrian professor as well as a chest of drawers discovered by the Monuments Men at Schloss Klesshein.

The foundation is very interested in learning more about Bonzom’s life, as well as his military service as a Monuments Man. If you have any information, please contact abottinelli@monumentsmenfoundation.org.